The medication is ordered as follows: Give 5 mL by mouth four times per day. How many teaspoons will the nurse administer to the client? __________ (units) __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
One, teaspoon
Global Rationale: 5 mL = 1 teaspoon
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